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Module 2 Lecture 3
Module 2 Lecture 3
LECTURE 3
SLEEPER DENSITY
Number of sleepers provided for
one rail length of track is called
sleeper density
higher speed then we required to just the resist the augmented conditions of the different loads which
are coming, so therefore again the sleeper density needs to be increased in this case
the lower rail section have been provided the sleeper density can be increased
type of the sleeper which is being provided, if heavy sleepers have been then sleeper can be reduced
thickness of the depth of the ballast cushion or what is the type of the ballast is being used
formation
SLEEPER SPACING